Chomolunga- The Goddess Mother of the World

I recently read an article on the problems associated with climbing Chomolunga, better known to the world as Mount Everest which, at 29,035 feet above sea level, is the world’s highest peak. It reminded me of the stories of the Hilary, Norgay, Nepal, and of course, the yeti. Now with the Discovery Channel’s new program, [...]

Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult

Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult
Reviewed by Suzanne Dlugolonski, Teen Services Librarian

In just 19 minutes the picturesque town of Sterling, New Hampshire is shattered by Peter Houghton.  Mercilessly bullied since the first day of Kindergarten, 17-year-old Peter goes on a rampage killing 10 people at Sterling High School and injuring 19 others.  Although there are hundreds of witnesses and [...]